Maybe you are in pain and can't figure out why. You have accomplished your dreams but still don't feel "right." Or maybe, you just need someone to talk to. I work hard to create a safe, grounded, peaceful space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences while holding space for accountability and healing. I am a firm believer in the practice of self-compassion, which will involve untangling internalized stigma and self-judgment.
You grew up learning that hard work and determination could get you anywhere, but you never learned how to rest.
You were taught that working hard made you a better person, so you struggle to identify what your values are as an adult.
Because of your upbringing, you feel that your productivity dictates your self-worth, and you feel guilty when you take time off. Since you chose your professional career, you have felt left out and misunderstood when with your family.
You struggle to think about the future because of financial stressors like student loans, and you aren’t sure what needs to change.
You’re pressured to hit social milestones like getting married, having kids and buying a home, even if you want something different or are unable to.
You’re issues are misunderstood by older generations. You’re angry and frustrated, but you don’t feel it’s for a “good enough reason.“
I am a millennial, so I get it. I know that from a young age, you were taught that your hard work defines you. I know what it is like to be burdened by student loans, and stuck renting while you save as much as possible.
I understand the desire to have experiences instead of hitting traditional life milestones. I know what it is like to reject the oppressive systems that we have been brought up in.
I get what it is like to be over educated and underpaid, while aching with empathy for those around you that are suffering. I get it. I am here to help.
I also know that the younger generation, Gen Z or zoomers are facing the same, if not worse, quality of life challenges as millennials. I am here for you too, Gen Zs.
My Therapeutic Approach?
As a leftist therapist, I love using feminist therapy to validate the frustration and the strain that keeps millennials and Gen Zs down. With a liberation psychology frame, I understand that the class struggle encompasses racism, classism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism and other forms of hate. Living within class struggle as we know it causes lasting damage to your mental health.
With me, your therapy will be political.
I use EMDR therapy to address trauma and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to lessen the pain of depression and anxiety.
I also work in mindfulness, using loving kindness and self-compassion to help you on your healing journey.
Who am I?
I’m a partner, gardener, reader, cat mom, blogger, community organizer, long time renter and ower of student loans.
I am a forever student. I love deepening my yoga and meditation practice while honoring their Eastern roots.
I love journaling and pulling tarot cards.
I desire revolution both politically and internally for me and all citizens of the world. I love the outdoors and I also love “do-nothing“ days.
I am a social introvert that requires lots of recharge time. I am a comrade, ex-christian, child-free woman who loves to make memories.
